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Rustic Nectarine Galette with Creamy Vanilla Cream

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A simple and forgiving rustic nectarine galette featuring a flaky buttery crust, juicy cinnamon-honey nectarines, and a smooth, lightly sweetened creamy vanilla topping. Perfect for casual gatherings and easy summer desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tbsp ice-cold water
  • 4 medium ripe nectarines (about 600 g), thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for filling)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 g) mascarpone cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or pulse in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
  2. Slowly add ice-cold water, stirring gently until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the filling: Toss sliced nectarines with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, cornstarch, and honey. Set aside to macerate while dough chills.
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Assemble the galette: Pile nectarine filling in the center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges up irregularly over the fruit. Brush crust edges with milk or beaten egg and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
  7. Make the creamy vanilla cream: Whisk chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold in mascarpone cheese if using.
  8. Let galette cool 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or room temperature with a dollop of creamy vanilla cream.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for a flaky crust. Don’t overmix dough to avoid toughness. Slice nectarines evenly for uniform cooking. Use cornstarch to thicken filling juices and keep crust crisp. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Let galette cool slightly before slicing. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and coconut cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend.

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Keywords: nectarine galette, rustic galette, vanilla cream, summer dessert, easy tart, homemade galette, fruit tart, flaky crust

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